Human remains discovered near Morrill sandpit MAUNETTE LOEKS Star-Herald Nov 5, 2026 Nov 5, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 × A strong El Niño favors a warmer winter in the Nebraska Panhandle, but forecasters say cold snaps and major snowstorms remain possible. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Skeletal human remains were discovered Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, near Morrill, according to a release from the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's Office.kAmt>A=@J66D @7 E96 ':==286 @7 |@CC:== =@42E65 E96 C6>2:?D 2C@F?5 `_ 2]>] @? E96 D@FE9 D:56 @7 2 D2?5A:E AC@A6CEJ ?62C r@F?EJ #@25 u 2?5 $@FE9 |@CC:== #@25[ %C@J qC@H?[ 49:67 56AFEJ H:E9 E96 D96C:77VD 56A2CE>6?E[ D2:5]k^AmkAm$6G6C2= 328D 4@?E2:?:?8 A6CD@?2= 36=@?8:?8D H6C6 7@F?5 2=@?8D:56 E96 C6>2:?D] pFE9@C:E:6D >256 2 AC6DF>AE:G6 :56?E:7:42E:@? 32D65 @? :E6>D 5:D4@G6C65 H:E9 E96 3@5J[ 3FE E96 A6CD@?VD :56?E:EJ :D 36:?8 H:E996=5 A6?5:?8 ?@E:7:42E:@? @7 ?6IE @7 <:?]k^Am kAm~77:4:2=D C6A@CE65 ?@ @3G:@FD 42FD6 @7 562E9] %96 C6>2:?D H:== 36 EC2?DA@CE65 E@ 2 7@C6?D:4 A2E9@=@8:DE 7@C 6I2>:?2E:@? 2?5 A@D:E:G6 :56?E:7:42E:@?]k^Am People are also reading… Nebraska quarterback recruit confirms commitment to Husker football Nebraska election results: Governor, Congress, Legislature and ballot issues Mark Martinez unseats Aaron Hanson as next Douglas County sheriff Go Find It! Nebraska Family, fraternity rally around UNL grad who collapsed at KC marathon 35-year-old Lincoln man accused of sexually abusing young girl Social media reacts to Nebraska's devastating loss to Washington Nebraska volleyball announces start time for senior night match Nebraska volleyball's Bergen Reilly named Big Ten Setter of the Week Mullin: Diving into the upsets, surprise results of first round playoff football Railway shortcut gave Gretna life and doomed old Forest City Which school has the best mascot? Vote for your favorite Wahoo Neumann punches state ticket as upsets shake district volleyball finals How to watch Nebraska football vs. Washington: Time, TV channel Week 9 looks like college football’s calm before the storm. Don’t believe it kAm~77:46CD 7C@> E96 |@CC:== 2?5 |:E496== !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?ED[ 2=@?8 H:E9 56AFE:6D 2?5 :?G6DE:82E@CD 7C@> E96 $4@EED q=F77 r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46 2?5 2 56AFEJ 4@F?EJ 2EE@C?6J^4@C@?6C[ C6DA@?565 E@ E96 D46?6]k^AmkAmpFE9@C:E:6D D2:5 255:E:@?2= :?7@C>2E:@? H:== 36 C6=62D65 2D :E 364@>6D 2G2:=23=6]k^Am Contact Maunette Loeks: maunette.loeks@lee.net, 308-632-9054. 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story What to know: El Niño and the Nebraska Panhandle winter A strong El Niño favors a warmer winter in the Nebraska Panhandle, but forecasters say cold snaps and major snowstorms remain possible. Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video How Nebraska’s sex-based restrictions on sports participation work Matt Hilligas demonstrates Tee Off golf simulator Matt Hilligas demonstrates Tee Off golf simulator How data centers became the biggest issue for US voters How data centers became the biggest issue for US voters Sam McKewon's three keys for Nebraska football vs. Illinois Sam McKewon's three keys for Nebraska football vs. Illinois
What to know: El Niño and the Nebraska Panhandle winter A strong El Niño favors a warmer winter in the Nebraska Panhandle, but forecasters say cold snaps and major snowstorms remain possible.
